Very valid questions very validly put. The CM of my state has had an issue with facing criticism and non-violent demonstrations from the very beginning, although that was her path to glory and the chair.

She absolutely deserved the backlash. She used the same theatrics and shut the doctors down as well with the increase in stipend by 10k which will come into effect since God knows when.

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https://www.barandbench.com/news/project-39a-moves-from-nlu-delhi-to-nalsar-renamed-the-square-circle

Not at all , Ford India has always been pretty unsubstantial with its high end models , and they have always disappointed , so have other companies like Hyundai , Toyota etc. , only German automakers gave Indians a chance to own sports cars ( and the gamble payed off since they are the only ones with a half-decent reputation for sports cars ) , also no chance they are releasing the newer Mustang on Indian roads even in the coming next 5 years , so it wouldn't be in the best interests to do so .

You must be sound enough to do some reverse calculations right ? Do it . The problem with German cars in India is that 1. the roads are not good enough ( yes even so-called Prime Delhi roads are supremely bad and deserve to be called out ) 2. Going for sedans in today's India where all forms of infrastructure are made with keeping at least a hatchback SUV in mind can be a bad idea 3. These cars have heavy depreciation so if you're thinking that this is some sort of a good financial decision then it's not , it's a personal decision and its entirely okay to sometimes make better personal decisions over financial goals albeit if you're able to do so . You're in your 20s and having a sports car in 20s is something that can triumph monetary heuristics , only one thing though 'buy a sports car of he budget you can be ready to pay at least 1.5 x for' , that is if your car comes 80L ( complete price , Ex Showroom + RTO registration plus Taxes and tailored options ) then you must have ability to afford a 1.2 cr. car at the least , you get it ? if not , open excel and go through standard inflation and depreciation numbers to see if you can 'still' buy the cars 2-3 years later and if you can , it would be a better decision than going for it now , why limit at M3 then ? Why not go for a better suited model post 3 years when you have a better idea of what you want and also have substantial amounts of liquid cash ( cash + cash equivalents , includes short-liquidity options such as MF , SIP , Stocks etc. ) .

Also , a better idea would be to go to a local club of sports cars owners ( Bombay , Delhi , Madras , Cal , all have these clubs ) and ask them about some stuff ( most would be ready to answer ) , they also have maintenance helps they give out to their fellow members so that you're not at a major hassle with repair costs ( these cars have tons of features to play around with , probably more than one needs sometimes , but all of them come at a cost and the ability to repair is something you MUST take into account , include it as a variable in your excel model ) .

Lest , go to your CA and ask them prepare a basic excel model for you and look out for popular finance options , do ask for them to create at least 5 templates so that you can optimize your decision .

Just do it. No point saving and giving your money to the govt in taxes. Just fuck middle class expectations of saving, get married, having kids etc. Prioritise living your own life and enjoying luxuries: the best cars, the best watches, the best wines etc. Take a loan if you have too. YOLO and you don’t even know if you will die young, at the rate at which young people are dying prematurely today. So enjoy life!

With these type of purchases, I feel nice having a shiny new toy for a week or a month and then buyer's remorse sets in. Like I brought a PS5 in 2024 Diwali sale and played religiously till December. Haven't logged in even once since.

I suggest rent one for a week and see how it changes your life and matches your expectations overall.

I’ve recently been promoted to SA2 at a Tier 1 firm and expect to make around 45-50+ LPA. I currently drive a Tata Safari (about a year old) and have savings and investments of around 40L.

It’s always been a dream of mine to own a proper sports car, and I’m seriously considering buying a BMW M340i, which costs about 80L on-road. Financially, I can make it work — the EMI would be around 50–60K, which is manageable on my current income. My parents are retired Grade A civil servants and are financially stable, so I don’t have any family obligations or dependencies and may get a decent inheritance given I am the only child.

That said, I’m aware this kind of lifestyle upgrade comes with long-term implications. Right now, I have the freedom to walk away from my corporate job if things get too stressful, mainly because I have no liabilities. Taking on this EMI would change that dynamic — not drastically, but it would tie me down to some extent.

I’m conflicted between sticking to the “financial wisdom” of avoiding lifestyle inflation vs. going for something that has been a lifelong dream. Realistically, I’ll probably earn more over the years, but I also know I won’t be in my 20s forever — this is probably the only time a sports car will actually feel as fun as I imagine it to be.

So I’m wondering: for others in the profession or in a similar life stage, what would you do? Would you stay the course or get the dream car?

With India’s capital markets witnessing unprecedented growth, aspiring lawyers should seriously consider a career in this field. The Association of Investment Bankers of India (AIBI) predicts that nearly 1,000 IPOs are expected by the end of 2026, with an estimated capital formation exceeding ₹3 lakh crore. This surge in public listings, fueled by economic expansion and favourable regulatory conditions, will likely result in increased hiring in law firms, investment banks, and advisory firms.

Given this trend, I wanted to ask:

1. Which law firms are actively hiring for their Capital Markets teams in the next few couple of years?
2. Are firms planning to expand their teams significantly to accommodate the rising number of deals?
3. What skills should law students (Batch of 2025 & 2026) develop to be well-positioned for these roles?

Would love to hear insights from those already working in the sector or those who have visibility on hiring trends. Any thoughts?

https://www.topuniversities.com/university-subject-rankings/engineering-technology

Above is the link. What you say is not true. IIT Bombay/ Madras placed much above LPU or Amity/SRM.

QS Subject Wise World University Rankings got released last week. IIT Bombay and IIT Madras are ranked below Lovely Professional University, SRM Institute, Amity University in research. Nobody in their right mind will accept these rankings! If this is the state of even supposedly 'respected' ranking bodies, then one shudders to think of NIRF etc.

Did you took consultation from him or you have directly instructed him to go for partition and whether during course of litigation, did the Advocate informed you about possible non-maintainability. In case of misconduct, you can go to Bar Council. The other option in certain cases can be to file civil suit seeking damages from person due to whose error you have to spend money. Remedy under Consumer Protection Act in view Bar of Indian Lawyers v. DK Gandhi [2024] GCtR 1344 (SC) seems not proper.

The advocate knows that the ancestral property has been gifted, but instead of challenging the gift.

He has filed a case for partition of the ancestral property.
When it will come to notice of the court that the property has been gifted then partition suit will not be maintainable.

In such a circumstance, can not a complaint be made to the State Bar Council to take disciplinary action against such advocate for clearly wasting his clients' and court's time and money and bringing disrepute to the profession?

Absolutely not. Also, this ain't a firm you'll wanna be returning to. Just remember to properly fix up connections with any individual people whom you like and try to ensure that those peoples' image of you isn't impacted. But maybe resist the temptation to burn bridges by writing

exposé-style LinkedIn posts or nasty emails telling the seniors what utter fuckwhits they are. Leave that for later in life.

Is it okay to leave an internship if it’s severely affecting my mental health? It’s a three month internship, and I’ve completed one and a half month so far. The environment is taking a toll on me due to toxic seniors who constantly shout and behave unprofessionally. I’m not sure how much more of this I can handle, and I’m feeling really overwhelmed. I don’t know what to do. Would it be wrong to leave under these circumstances?

What do you plan to do with this hidden GDP? Kids actually believe mere GDP growth is the same as actual development and growth. What we're witnessing is wealth concentration of the highest order. GDP is no use if all the production and consumption is directed towards the top 2%.

Reading this is instilling more fear in me. I'm at the opposite end of the spectrum. I absolutely hate anything related to disputes and want to join corporate law firms. Unfortunately, I am from the 3 year LLB program at NLS and while I am doing good by all means, I don't know if I will be able to land a job in this economy. If people like you with solid tier 1 experience aren't able to land roles, I don't know what folks like me will do. Now, from what I know our counterparts in the BA LLB program are also struggling but still they have had established networks of alumni and relationships with firms. Sorry for venting here and not being of much help, but I think it's the general economy. Just curious to know; is it possible for you to join your old team and like leave disputes completely?

I’ve seen GC SAs shift to B&F because their partner was leaving and there was a vacancy. Indian GC associates do Cap Marks in the US after LLMs. Skill set is largely the same. Assess your long term goals. WLB balance may be better in GC but it will come at the cost of being in a less impactful team perhaps a more junior partner etc etc. tbh transactional law sucks and most of the skills you learn in any one of these can be transferred to any of the others